tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post116278771841961028..comments2023-07-24T11:50:34.446-04:00Comments on my little kitchen: Mondays with Maida - Viennese Chocolate CookiesCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-1164646843202073512006-11-27T12:00:00.000-05:002006-11-27T12:00:00.000-05:00Hi Niki! Oh dear, I can't even imagine not having...Hi Niki! Oh dear, I can't even imagine not having access to unsweetened chocolate, but I guess most recipes can be altered to accomodate a sweetened chocolate or cocoa. I like these a lot, but yes, people did think that they weren't sweet enough or chocolatey enough, so I'd attribute that to the lemon. I actually found this dough easy to work with for a change. Some of the others have been awful!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-1164614306754690712006-11-27T02:58:00.000-05:002006-11-27T02:58:00.000-05:00Oh! I made this receipe just last week; I'd come h...Oh! I made this receipe just last week; I'd come home with some unsweetened chocolate (not available here). They were interesting; the lemon and chocolate combination was something I liked, but I'm not sure many others did. I think they weren't sweet enough for a lot of people. Did you find the same thing? I really like them though, despite the hassles I had rolling out the sticky dough!Nikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724833882784937754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-1163304281914340012006-11-11T23:04:00.000-05:002006-11-11T23:04:00.000-05:00oops, just realized I never replied to Mari and Re...oops, just realized I never replied to Mari and Renee...<BR/><BR/>Hi Renee - that must be you, I'd recognize that wink anywhere! :) I can't wait to here what you've been up to!<BR/><BR/>Hi Mari - actually these didn't require as much muscle as some of the earlier ones... you work with the dough at room temperature, which helps. Ahhh, if only making cookies made going to the gym completely unnecessary! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi yummie! Thanks so much and thanks for stopping by!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-1163291020210165432006-11-11T19:23:00.000-05:002006-11-11T19:23:00.000-05:00Hi! Nice site and nice recipes! I like how you rat...Hi! Nice site and nice recipes! I like how you rate the recipes and the comments at the back :)Sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109961118179610147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-1163176119726979372006-11-10T11:28:00.000-05:002006-11-10T11:28:00.000-05:00Hi Liz! I'll keep that in mind - you're not far f...Hi Liz! I'll keep that in mind - you're not far from the office!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-1163095850240726682006-11-09T13:10:00.000-05:002006-11-09T13:10:00.000-05:00If you're looking for more panel members, sign me ...If you're looking for more panel members, sign me up!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507211003796469333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-1162976117837124422006-11-08T03:55:00.000-05:002006-11-08T03:55:00.000-05:00Hi Cathy! : )Guess who? ; )I've lots to tell you.....Hi Cathy! : )<BR/><BR/>Guess who? ; )<BR/><BR/>I've lots to tell you... and I will write soon, but just wanted to drop by and say hi first : )<BR/><BR/>These cookies and the Ischler ones look very good! <BR/><BR/>Take care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-1162973425239915432006-11-08T03:10:00.000-05:002006-11-08T03:10:00.000-05:00Oh, Cathy - I meant, it looks like some muscle wen...Oh, Cathy - I meant, it looks like some muscle went into making them (since you didn't use a mixer). Well, I'm always in search of an excuse not to drag myself to the gym. Hee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-1162957013265882832006-11-07T22:36:00.000-05:002006-11-07T22:36:00.000-05:00Hi Rowena! The chocolate lemon combination was a ...Hi Rowena! The chocolate lemon combination was a complete surprise for me, but I really liked the way it lightened the cookies. I was sort of prepared for them to be too heavy given that they were loaded with chocolate, almonds and butter, but that little hint of lemon really made a difference. I just bought both of Pierre Herme's books (only $12.98 and $14.98 - how could I not???), so I'll have to look and see if I can find his Riviera in one of them.<BR/><BR/>Hi Mari! Oh I wouldn't say that - why do you think I made those little ones? :) They didn't taste heavy, but they're still heavy on fat and calories.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-1162935886796042002006-11-07T16:44:00.000-05:002006-11-07T16:44:00.000-05:00I guess you didn't feel the need to go to the gym ...I guess you didn't feel the need to go to the gym for a workout after making these...They look awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-1162813553874490922006-11-06T06:45:00.000-05:002006-11-06T06:45:00.000-05:00Interesting observation on the lemon somehow dimin...Interesting observation on the lemon somehow diminishing the "chocolate-ness" of the chocolate. I think I read something about finding a balance between the two in one of Pierre Herme's dessert recipes for Riviera, a chocolate cake with tart lemon cream filling. But of course, that's Pierre Herme for ya!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com